Audiovox Prestige P945WESP User Manual

P-945WESP  
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AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER, CD CHANGER CONTROLS AND  
QUARTZ CLOCK  
OWNER'S  
MANUAL  
Released 7-9-03.  
Revision A: 8-22-03 Incorporated panel/display changes  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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POWER ON/OFF BUTTON  
These buttons are also used in conjunction with the AUDIO SE-  
LECT (SEL) button  
fader levels as described in  
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to ad4just the bass, treble, balance, and  
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and  
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Press this button to turn the unit on or off. If the unit is off and the  
ignition switch is "on", the time of day will be displayed. Also,  
when the ignition switch is on, the unit will turn on automatically  
when a disc is inserted, or when any panel button is pressed.  
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AUDIO SELECT (SEL) BUTTON  
This button is used to select the audio function (volume, bass,  
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AUDIO ADJUST VOLUME (VOL) CONTROL  
Control  
treble, b2alance, or fade) to be adjusted using the Volume/Level  
. Pressing the SEL button will select bass (BAS on  
To increase the volume level, press the VOL  
button. The  
the display), treble (TRB), balance (BAL), fader (FAD) or volume  
(VOL). The display will automatically return to the normal indica-  
tion 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function  
is activated.  
volume will increase and the level will be shown on the display  
panel from a minimum of VOL 00 to a maximum of VOL 100. To  
increase the volume quickly, keep the button pressed. To de-  
crease the volume level, press the VOL  
button. Keep the  
button pressed to decrease the volume quickly. The display will  
automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the  
last volume adjustment or when another function is activated.  
The SEL button also enables the button beep tone function. There  
are three beep tone states; BEEP OFF, BEEP 2ND and BEEP  
ALL. When the radio is turned on the beep tone defaults to the  
beep off state. When the radio is on and the SEL button is pressed  
and held for 2 seconds, beep tone selection is enabled. The AUDIO  
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ADJUST Volume buttons are used to select the desired beep appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the  
tone function. BEEP OFF indicates no beep tones. BEEP 2ND Balance mode, press the AUDIO ADJUST VOL or button  
indicates a tone will sound when a secondary function button is to adjust the balance as desired. The balance position will be  
pressed, such as BAND/LOUD, and BEEP ALL indicates a tone shown on the display panel from BAL10L (full left) through BAL  
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will sound whenever a button is pressed.  
BASS CONTROL  
To adjust the bass level, first select the Bass mode by pressing  
the SEL button so that the BAS indication appears on the  
display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass mode,  
press the AUDIO ADJUST VOL or button to adjust the  
bass response as desired. The bass level will be shown on the  
display panel from a minimum of --10 to a maximum of 10 (00 is  
flat response). The display will automatically return to the normal  
indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another  
function is activated.  
10R (full right). When the volume level between the left and right  
speakers is equal, BAL L=R will be shown on the display panel.  
The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5  
seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is  
activated.  
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FRONT/REAR FADER CONTROL  
mode by pressing the SEL button  
appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the  
Fader mode, press the AUDIO ADJUST VOL or button  
to adjust the front-rear speaker balance as desired. The fader  
position will be shown on the display panel from FAD 10R (full  
rear) through FAD 10F (full front). When the level between the  
front and rear speakers is equal, FAD F=R will be shown on the  
display panel. The display will automatically return to the normal  
indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another  
function is activated.  
To adjust the front-rear speaker b3alance, first select the Fader  
so that the FAD indication  
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TREBLE CONTROL  
To adjust the treble level, first select the Treble mode by pressing  
the SEL button so that the TRB indication appears on the  
display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Treble mode,  
press the AUDIO ADJUST VOL or button to adjust the  
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treble response as desired. The treble level will be shown on the  
display panel from a minimum of --10 to a maximum of 10 (00 is  
flat response). The display will automatically return to the normal  
indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another  
function is activated.  
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LOUDNESS CONTOUR (LOUD)  
When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will  
boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the charac-  
teristics of human hearing. Press and hold the BAND/LOUD  
button for 2 seconds to activate this feature and the indication  
LOUD ON will appear on the display panel for 5 seconds. Press-  
ing the button again for 2 seconds will deactivate the feature (LOUD  
OFF indication will appear on the display panel for 5 seconds).  
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LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL  
mode by pressing the SEL button  
To adjust the left-right speaker bal3ance, first select the Balance  
so that the BAL indication  
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AM band. The unit will stop at each preset station for 5 seconds  
before continuing to the next pre-set station. During this time,  
the preset station number (1-6) in the band will flash. Press the  
button again momentarily to stop Pre-Set Scan operation and  
remain on the selected frequency. The preset station number (1-  
6) stops flashing.  
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AUDIO MUTE (MUTE)  
This button is used to mute the volume from the system. By  
pressing the button, a flashing MUTE indication will appear on  
the display panel and the volume will be muted. Pressing the  
MUTE button again, or any other panel button, will return the  
volume level to the setting in use before the Mute function was  
activated.  
Pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds will activate the  
Auto-Store Tuning feature which will automatically scan each FM  
band (or the AM band, if in use) and enter up to 6 strong stations  
into the 6 preset memories of each band. After entering the  
stations into the memories, the unit will automatically stop at  
each station for 5 seconds so each can be heard. If you have  
already set the pre-set memories to your favorite stations, acti-  
vating the Auto-Store feature will erase those stations and enter  
the new strong stations. This feature is most useful when travel-  
ling in a new area where you are not familiar with the local sta-  
tions. Momentarily press the button again to stop Auto-Store  
operation and remain at the current station.  
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AM/FM BAND SELECTOR (BAND)  
During radio operation, each momentary press of the BAND/LOUD  
button will change the radio band. The indication AM, F1, F2, or  
F3 will appear on the display panel according to your selection.  
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MANUAL/AUTOMATIC UP/DOWN TUNING (+  
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The radio tuning function is normally in automatic tuning mode.  
The radio will tune to the next available station and stop at that  
frequency when either button is pressed momentarily.  
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STATION PRE-SET MEMORIES  
To tune rapidly in an upward or downward direction, press and  
hold either button for at least 2 seconds. MANUAL will appear on  
the display and the radio will tune through the entire band in an  
up or down direction while the button is pressed. When the de-  
sired radio frequency is reached, release the button; 5 seconds  
later, AUTO will appear momentarily on the display.  
To set any of the 6 pre-set memories in each band, use the fol-  
lowing procedure:  
1. Turn the radio on and select the desired band.  
2. Select the first station to be pre-set using the Manual/Auto  
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3. Press the pre-set button (1-6) to be set and continue to  
hold it in. After approximately 2 seconds the preset num-  
ber will appear on the display panel, indicating that the  
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AUTO-STORE TUNING (AS) PRE-SET SCAN TUNING (PS)  
During radio operation, press this button momentarily to scan  
the 6 stations pre-set into the memories of each FM band or the  
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station is now set into that preset memory position. The  
station can now be recalled at any time by pressing that  
button.  
CAUTION: This unit is designed for play of standard 5"(12cm)  
Compact Discs ONLY. Do not attempt to use 3" (8cm)  
CD-Singles in this unit, either with or without an adap-  
tor, as damage to the player and/or disc can occur. Such  
damage will not be covered by the Warranty on this  
product.  
4. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining pre-sets on  
that band and for the other 3 bands on the unit.  
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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL FUNCTIONS  
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TRACK SELECT  
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel displays the frequency,  
time, and all activated functions, including five bar graphs  
which provide a visual representation of the audio signal.  
These buttons are used to quickly select the beginning of a par-  
ticular track. With each momentary tap of the Forward Track Select  
button (+ ), the next higher track number will be selected. Simi-  
larly, with each momentary tap of the Backward Track Select but-  
ton ( - ), the next lower track number will be selected.  
NOTE: It is a characteristic of LCD panels that, if subjected to cold  
temperatures for an extended period of time, they may take  
longer to illuminate than under normal conditions. In addi-  
tion, the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may slightly  
decrease. The LCD readout will return to normal when the  
temperature increases to a normal range.  
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CUE/REVIEW FUNCTIONS  
High-speed audible search to any section of the disc can be made  
by the Cue and Review functions. Press and hold the Cue but-  
ton (+ ) to advance rapidly in the forward direction or the Re-  
view button ( -) to advance rapidly in the backward direction.  
During either function, the elapsed time within each track will auto-  
matically be shown on the display panel.  
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DISC SLOT  
With the label surface facing up, gently insert the disc into the  
slot until the soft-loading mechanism engages and disc play  
begins. A dual disc indication appears, with the upper disc  
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PAUSE (PAU) BUTTON  
illuminates and becomes animated, the S--CDP symbol lights,  
and the track number and elapsed time will appear on the display  
panel.  
Pressing this button during CD play will pause disc operation;  
S--PAUSE will be displayed and disc play will stop. Press the  
button again and disc play will resume from the point at which it  
was paused.  
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DISC EJECT (  
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REPEAT PLAY SELECTOR (RPT)  
Disc play is stopped, the disc is ejected and the unit will change  
to radio operation by pressing this button.  
During disc play, press this button to repeat the play of the  
selected track (S--RPT will appear on the display panel). Play  
of the track will continue to repeat until the button is pressed  
again and the S--RPT indication disappears from the display  
If the disc is not removed from the disc slot within 15 seconds of  
being ejected, it will automatically be re-loaded into the unit to  
prevent it from being accidentally damagecds. Play of the disc can  
to choose the CD  
Shuffle Play  
panel. Repecalt Play mode will also be canceled by activating the  
or Track Scan  
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be resumed by using the MODE button  
player function.  
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SHUFFLE PLAY SELECTOR (SHF)  
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TIME/FREQUENCY SELECTOR (T/F)  
During disc play, press this button to play the tracks on the disc  
in a random or shuffled order (S--SHF) will appear on the display  
panel). In Shuffle Play mode, pressing the Forward Track Select  
(+ ) or the Backward Track Select ( -) will also select tracks  
in a random order instead of the normal progression. Additional  
presses will select tracks in random order. The Shuffle Play  
mode can be cancelled by pressing the button again (S--SHF)  
This unit can display the clock time, radio frequency, CD player,  
CD Changer or auxiliary (AUX) input functions on the display  
panel. Pressing the Time/Frequency Selector button will change  
the display to show the time. The time display will automatically  
return to the radio frequency, CD player, CD Changer or auxiliary  
input function indication after 5 seconds.  
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FM MONO/STEREO SELECTOR (MONO)  
the Repeat Play  
indication will disbauppear from the display panel) or by activating  
or Track Scan  
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functions.  
During FM radio operation, this button is used to select monaural  
or stereo reception of the broadcast signal. Under normal recep-  
tion conditions, the unit should be left in the stereo mode, as  
indicated by ST on the display panel when listening to an FM  
stereo signal. If the stereo signal is too weak for comfortable  
listening, press the button to switch to monaural reception (the  
ST indication will disappear from the display panel, MONO will  
appear for 5 seconds, and MON will remain displayed). To return  
to the stereo reception mode, press the button again;  
STEREO will appear for 5 seconds, the ST indication returns and  
the MON indication disappears.  
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TRACK SCAN (SCN)  
During disc play, press this button to play the first 10 seconds of  
each track on the disc (S--SCN will appear on the display panel).  
When a desired track is reached, press the Scan button again to  
cancel the function and play of the selected track will continue.  
Track Scan mode will also be cancelled by activating the Repeat  
Play  
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disc (the  
indication will remain on the display panel to show  
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EQUALIZER SELECTOR (P.EQ)  
that a disc is still loaded in the unit). Press the button again to  
return to integral CD player mode and resume play of the disc  
from the point at which it was stopped.  
The P.EQ button applies preset sound effects to the unit’s audio  
output signal. The P.EQ button, when pressed, will activate one  
of the following operating modes: CLASSICS, POP M, JAZZ,  
FLAT,or DSP OFF. If the bass and treble levels are changed  
when the P.EQ function is active, as displayed on the panel, the  
equalizer function automatically reverts to the FLATsetting. When  
the equalizer function is not active, the unit returns to the user  
set bass and treble levels. The FLAT selection indicates no  
equalizer enhancement of the program, while DSP OFF inhibits  
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DISC SELECT (D.UP & D.DN)  
These buttons are used to increase or decrease selection of a  
higher number disc, press the D.UP button  
desired disc for play in the remote CD changecr.tTo advance to a  
. To return to a  
lower number disc, press the D.DN button cu. The number of the  
disc in play will be shown on the display panel.  
selection of equalizer mode enhancement.  
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FRONT PANEL RELEASE BUTTON  
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LOCAL/DISTANT (LOC) SELECTOR  
This button is used to release the mechanism that holds the front  
panel to the chassis. To detach the front panel, press the button  
so that the left side of the panel is released. Grasp the released  
side and pull it off of the chassis.  
This feature is used to select the strength of the signals at which  
the radio will stop during Automatic Seek Tuning. Pressing and  
holding this button will select the Local setting (LOCAL will ap-  
pear on the display panel) and only strong (local) stations will be  
received. Pressing the button again will select the normal Dis-  
tant setting (Dx will appear on the display panel). The radio will  
now stop at a wider range of signals, including weaker (more  
distant) stations.  
Tore-attachthepanel,positiontherightsideofthepanelinplace  
firstandthenpresstheleftsideofthepanelinuntilthemechanism  
locks it into place.  
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THEFT-DETERRENTLED  
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MODE SELECTOR (MODE)  
The theft-deterrent Light Emitting Diode (LED) is located behind  
thefrontpanelandisaccessiblewhenthefrontpanelisremoved.  
Theflashinglightservesasavisualwarningtothewould-bethief  
that the unit has been disabled by removal of the front panel.  
This button is used to select the radio, external (AUX) audio in-  
put, or the playback mode for the CD player or remote CD changer  
(if installed). Each press of the button will select a different mode  
(as indicated on the display panel.  
During CD player operation, this button may be used to change  
to radio or remote CD changer mode (CDC) without ejecting the  
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RESET BUTTON  
A RESET button is located on the front of the chassis (front panel must  
be removed to access the button). The RESET circuitry is provided to  
protectthemicroprocessorcircuitryandshouldonlybeactivatedunder  
the following circumstances as it will erase the time and pre-set  
memories:  
DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL  
1. Upon initial installation after all wiring is completed.  
2. After the position of the frequency step switch on the bottom  
of the chassis has been changed.  
Release Button  
3. If there is a malfunction of any of the switches on the unit,  
pressing the RESET button may clear the system and return  
tonormaloperation.  
ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL  
NOTES ON USE OF FRONT PANEL  
1. Make sure the front panel is right-side-up when attaching it  
to the chassis as it cannot be attached when up-side down.  
2. Do not press very hard on the front panel when attaching it to  
the chassis. No more than light to moderate pressure should  
be needed.  
Engage right  
side first  
3. When attaching the front panel, make sure the right side is  
correctly engaged before pressing the left side to lock it into  
position.  
4. When taking the front panel with you, please use the supplied  
carrying case to protect the panel from dirt and damage. Make  
sure there is no dust or dirt on the electrical terminals on the  
back of the panel as this could cause intermittent operation  
or other malfunctions.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Size:  
7" W  
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2" H  
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6-5/8"D  
168mm  
178 mm x 50 mm  
OperatingVoltage:  
OutputPower:  
12voltsDC,negativeground  
160 watts maximum  
(40 watts x 4 channels)  
Output Wiring:  
Floating-ground type designed for 4 speaker use.  
Front and rear channels CANNOT be combined  
(bridged) for use with 2 speakers.  
RCAlow-leveloutputs(rearchannels).  
OutputImpedance:  
Low-LevelOutput:  
TuningRange:  
Compatible with 4 ohm speakers.  
1.0 volt (1,000 mv.)  
AM: 530 - 1,710 kHz. (10 kHz. step)  
FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz. (200 kHz. step)  
Sensitivity:  
3.0 uV  
FMStereoSeparation:  
CDFrequencyResponse:  
CDSignal/NoiseRatio:  
CDChannelSeparation:  
CDDistortion:  
> 20 dB  
20 - 20,000 Hz +/ -3 dB  
>60 dB  
>55 dB  
0.2%  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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CD CHANGER CONTROLS  
                                                       
                                                       
                                                        
                                                        
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TRACK SELECT (+  
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The Track Select functions are used to quickly access the  
beginning of a particular track. Each time the Forward Track  
Select (+ ) button is pressed, the next higher track number  
will be selected as shown on display panel. Similarly, each time  
Built into this radio are controls to operate an optional CD changer.  
Please check with your Rampage/Audiovox car stereo specialist  
or call 1-800-645-4994 for recommendations of the models that  
will work with this radio.  
the Backward Track Select (  
lower track number will be selected as shown on the display panel.  
-) button is pressed, the next  
Adjustment of the audio functions (volume, tone, balance, and  
fader) for the CD changer operate in the same manner as they  
do for radio play. The following controls will operate the CD  
changer when it is installed and connected to this radio. Refer  
to the owner’s manual included with the CD changer for instruc-  
tions on the installation and correct loading and use of the CD  
magazine.  
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CUE/REVIEW FUNCTIONS (+  
High-speed audible search to any section of the disc can be made  
by the Cue and Review functions. Press and hold the Cue (+  
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-)  
)
side of the button to advance rapidly in the forward direction (the  
disc play symbol will rotate forward on the display panel) or the  
Review ( -) side of the button to advance rapidly in the backward  
direction (the disc symbol will rotate backwards on the display  
panel).  
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CD CHANGER MODE SELECTOR (MODE)  
Duringradio,auxiliaryinput orCDplay,pressthisbuttontoselect  
operation of the CD changer as shown by CDC on the display  
panel. Disc play will begin and the disc and track number will be  
shown on the display panel. If a new magazine has been loaded  
into the changer, play will begin from the first track of the first disc  
in the magazine.  
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TRACK/DISC SCAN SELECTOR (SCN)  
When the SCN button is pressed, the SCN indication will appear  
on the display panel, and the first 10 seconds of each track on  
the disc will be played in order. When a desired track is reached,  
press the SCN button once and play of the selected track will  
continue (SCN will disappear from the display panel). The Track  
Scan mode will also be canceled by activating the (Repeat or  
Shuffle Play functions).  
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DISC SELECT (D.UP & D.DN)  
These buttons are used to select the desired disc for play. To  
advance to a higher number disc, press the D.UP button To  
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When the SCN button is pressed and held, the DSN indica-  
tion will appear on the display panel and the first 10 seconds of  
the first track on each disc in the magazine will be played. When  
a desired disc is reached, press the Scan button again and play  
return to a lower number disc, press the D.DN button dq. The  
number of the disc in play will be shown on the display panel.  
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of the selected disc will continue ( DSN will disappear from the  
display panel). The Disc Scan mode will also be canceled by  
activating the (Repeat Play or Shuffle Play functions).  
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DISC/TRACK SHUFFLE PLAY (SHF)  
When the SHF button is pressed, the SHF indication will appear  
on the display panel and the tracks on the disc will be played in a  
random, shuffled order. The Track Select button  
lect tracks in the shuffled order instead of the normal progres-  
sion. The Random Track mode can be canceled by pressing  
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DISC/TRACK REPEAT PLAY (RPT)  
When the Repeat button is pressed, the RPT indication will  
appear on the display panel and play of the selected track will  
be continually repeated until the Track Repeat mode is canceled  
by pressing the Repeat button again or by activating the Scan dtor  
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or Repeat  
Play  
the Sdhuuffle button again or by activating the Scan  
functions.  
When the SHF button is pressed and held, the DSF indication  
will appear on the display panel and the discs in the magazine will  
be played in a random, shuffled order, as well as the tracks on  
each disc. After playing a track selected at random from a disc in  
the magazine, the unit will select another disc at random and  
play a randomly selected track on it. This will continue until  
the Random Disc mode is canceled by pressing the Shuffle but-  
Shuffle Play  
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functions.  
When the Repeat button is pressed and held, the DRT indi-  
cation will appear on the display panel and play of the selected  
disc will be continually repeated until the Disc Repeat mode is  
the Scan  
canceleddbty pressing the Repeat button again or by activating  
or Shuffle Play  
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functions.  
ton again or by activating the Scan  
tions.  
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or Repeat Play  
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SETTING THE CLOCK  
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3. While the time is being displayed, press and hold the Time/Frequency Selector button  
and a tone will sound (if enabled). Press the Manual Up Tuning button ( + ) to adjust the hours and the AM/PM indication, or the  
Manual Down Tuning button ( - ) to adjust the minutes to the correct time.  
1. Turn the vehicle ignition and radio “on”.  
2. Press the Time/Frequency Selector button  
to display the time.  
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for 2 seconds. The time display will flash  
4. Five seconds after the last hour or minute adjustment is made, the time will be set in the unit and normal operation can resume.  
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CD PLAYER ERROR CODES  
If a problem should develop while operating the CD player, an error code (ER-1, ER-2, ER-3, etc.) may appear on the display panel.  
This can indicate a number of problems with the unit, including a mechanical error or an error in the microprocessor control of the  
player. If an error code should appear, try ejecting and re-loading the disc into the player. While the disc is out of the unit, make sure  
it is clean, undamaged, and loaded correctly (label surface up). You may also try activating the RESET button dnon the unit, but this  
will also erase the time and pre-set memories.  
If the suggested measures do not solve the problem, contact an approved warranty station near you for further assistance.  
CD CHANGER ERROR CODES  
If a problem should develop while operating the CD changer, the following error codes may appear on the display panel.  
ER-1: Indicates that there is no magazine loaded in the CD changer.  
ER-2: Indicates a problem with the magazine eject function.  
ER-3: Indicates an error in the disc loading function.  
ER-4: Indicates an error in the disc un-loading function.  
ER-5: Indicates an error in the magazine position.  
ER-6: Indicates an error in the laser pick-up position.  
ER-7: Indicates an error in the laser focus on the disc.  
In any of the above situations, try ejecting the CD magazine from the changer and make sure the discs are clean, undamaged, and  
also try activating the RESET button  
loaded correctly (refer to the Owner’sdMnanual of the CD changer). Re-load the magazine and check for proper operation. You may  
on the unit, but this will also erase the time and pre-set memories.  
If the suggested measures do not solve the problem, contact an approved warranty station near you for further assistance.  
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! Do not attempt to open the unit chassis. There are no user  
serviceable parts or adjustments inside.  
! When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp  
conditions, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc  
player. Should this occur, the player will not operate properly  
until the moisture has evaporated.  
CAREANDMAINTENANCE  
The radio section of your new sound system does not require any  
maintenance. We recommend you keep this manual for  
reference on the many features found in this unit as well as how  
to set the clock.  
The compact disc player section also requires no routine  
maintenance, but proper understanding of its use and handling  
will help you obtain maximum enjoyment of its capabilities. The  
following points should be observed:  
! TheunitisdesignedwithavibrationdampeningCDmechanismand  
Electronic Skip Protection (ESP) to minimize interruption of disc  
play due to normal vibration in a moving vehicle.  
HANDLING COMPACT DISCS  
! When cleaning the interior of the vehicle, do not get water or  
cleaning fluids on the unit.  
! The CD player is a precision instrument and will not operate  
properlyinextremehotorcold. Incaseofsuchconditions,wait  
until the interior temperature of the vehicle reaches a normal  
temperature before using the player.  
Dirt, dust, scratches, and warpage can cause skips in the  
playback and deterioration of sound quality. Please follow these  
guidelines to take care of your compact discs:  
! Use only compact discs with the mark  
.
! Fingerprints, dust, and dirt should be carefully wiped off the  
disc’s playing surface (shiny side) with a soft cloth. Wipe in a  
straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc.  
! If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a protective  
circuitwillautomaticallystopplayofthedisc. Inthiscase,allow  
the unit to cool off before operating the player again.  
! Neverusechemicalssuchasrecordsprays, householdcleaners  
or thinner to clean compact discs. Such chemicals can  
irreparably damage the disc’s surface.  
! Neverinsertanythingotherthana5"(12cm)compactdiscinto  
the player as the mechanism can be damaged by foreign  
objects.  
! Do not attempt to use 3" (8 cm) CD-Single discs in this unit,  
either with or without an adaptor, as damage to the player and/  
or disc may occur. Such damage will not be covered by the  
Warranty on this product.  
! Discs should be kept in their storage cases when not in use.  
! Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperatures or  
high humidity for extended periods.  
! Donotstickpaper, tape, orlabelsonthediscsurfacesnorwrite  
on them with any type of marker.  
! When not using the disc player, always remove the compact  
disc. Do not leave an ejected disc sitting in the disc slot as this  
can expose it to sunlight and other causes of damage.  
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NOTES ON DISCS  
Attempting to use non-standard shape discs (e.g.; square, star, heart) may damage the unit. Be sure to use round-shape CDs only  
in this unit.  
NOTES ONCD-Rs(RecordableCDs)/CD-RWs(RewriteableCDs):  
1. Be sure to use discs with the following marks only for play in this unit:  
.
2. The unit cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that is not finalized. (Please refer to the manual of your CD-R/CD-RW software  
for more information on the finalization process.)  
3. Depending on the recording status, conditions of the disc and the equipment used for the recording, some CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
may not be played on this unit.  
RELIABLEPLAYBACK:  
To ensure more reliable playback, please note the following recommendations:  
1. Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x.  
2. Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x, and write with speed 1x to 2x.  
3. Do not play a CD-RW which has been written on more than 5 times.  
NOTES ON MULTI-SESSION DISCS:  
If the first track of the first session is audio CD data, then the unit will play only the audio CD data.  
ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION (ESP)  
The CD Player in this unit is equipped with Electronic Skip Protection (ESP) circuits. This capability enables the CD Player to project  
disc play approximately 10 seconds ahead of its current play position. As a result, if a severe road bump is encountered during Player  
operation, play of the current track will not be interrupted, or result in a skip.  
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12 / 24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY  
Applies to automotive radios, radio/tape players, radio/CD players,  
CD changers, power amplifiers, equalizers and accessories.  
AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof,  
under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such  
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.  
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill  
of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below.  
The warranty period will be extended to 24 months from the date of original purchase if the product is installed by an authorized Prestige Audio  
dealer. Toclaimwarrantyserviceduringthisextendedperiod, thebillofsalemustspecifythattheproductwasinstalledby anauthorizedPrestige  
Audio dealer.  
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred for  
installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical systems.  
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through  
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code  
label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT  
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER  
FOR THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY  
WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF  
30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR  
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or  
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage  
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 ! 1-800-645-4994  
CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA  
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© 2003Audiovox Electronics Corp., 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788  
Printed in China  
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